הללויה
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Hebrew[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Root |
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ה־ל־ל (h-l-l) |
From הַלְּלוּ (hal'lú, “praise”) + יָהּ (yah, “God”).
Pronunciation[edit]
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Phrase[edit]
הַלְּלוּיָהּ • (hal'luyáh)
- praise God
Usage notes[edit]
- Observant Jews, outside of prayer, may prefer to write and say הַלְּלוּקָהּ (hal'lúkah), so as not to abuse the name of God.